6 Steps to Start Your Own Embroidery Business with Richland Sewing Center

How to Start an Embroidery Business

Starting an embroidery business is more achievable than you think—especially with the right partner. At Richland Sewing Center, we provide:

  • Authorized machines from Brother, Janome, Pfaff, and Husqvarna Viking
  • Hands-on embroidery training from experienced instructors
  • Tools, threads, and stabilizers to produce professional-quality work
  • Classes, repairs, and community through the Richland Sewing Club

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Starting your own embroidery business is an exciting way to combine creativity with entrepreneurship. Whether you dream of selling custom monograms, creating branded apparel for local teams, or building an online shop, embroidery offers endless opportunities to turn your passion into profit. At Richland Sewing Center, we’ve helped sewists across the DFW Metroplex take their first steps into embroidery—and we’re ready to help you, too.

Step 1: Choose the Right Embroidery Machine

At the heart of any embroidery business is the machine. As an authorized dealer for Brother, Janome, Pfaff, and Husqvarna Viking, Richland Sewing Center offers a range of machines, from beginner-friendly models to advanced multi-needle machines designed for business use. When evaluating options, think about:

Project volume: small custom orders or large-scale production
Design capabilities: hoop sizes, stitch variety, built-in placement aids, such as cameras or apps, and software compatibility
Ease of use: threading, touchscreens, and built-in design libraries

Visit our Hurst showroom to compare models and try them before you decide.

Step 2: Learn the Basics with Sewing and Embroidery Classes

Even the most advanced machine needs an experienced operator. That’s where our sewing and embroidery classes come in. Our instructors teach a wide range of skills, from threading and stabilizing to editing and stitching digital designs.

Not only will you gain confidence, but you’ll also meet fellow sewists who can offer encouragement and share real-world tips. Many successful embroidery businesses in DFW started in our classrooms.

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Step 3: Build a Strong Business with the Right Tools and Accessories

Beyond the machine, you’ll need a toolkit that supports consistent, professional results. At Richland Sewing Center, you’ll find everything in one place: stabilizers, premium embroidery thread, specialized needles, hoops, and design software.

The right tools don’t just improve your output—they save time and reduce frustration, which is critical when you’re running a business.

Take 15% off the price of most fabrics, notions, accessories, thread, and stabilizers when you join the Richland Sewing Club. Twelve months of savings is only $25. Members also enjoy early access to shop promotions and sewing classes. Your embroidery business can start taking orders that market that much faster with the Richland Sewing Club.

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Step 4: Practice and Build an Embroidery Portfolio

Before you begin selling your work, practice on a variety of small projects to refine your skills. Monogrammed towels, tote bags, caps, or uniforms make excellent starter pieces. Not only do these projects build your technical skills, but they also provide you with tangible samples to photograph and showcase to potential customers.

A strong portfolio is one of the best marketing tools you can have—it demonstrates your craftsmanship and shows clients what’s possible.

Step 5: Develop Your Embroidery Business Plan

Here’s where your embroidery journey shifts from hobby to business. A solid plan helps you stay focused and profitable. Think about:

Your target market – schools, local businesses, sports teams, or online shoppers?
Pricing strategy – factor in materials, machine time, and your labor.
Marketing – building a website, utilizing social media, leveraging word-of-mouth, and hosting local vendor events are great places to start.
Workspace – dedicate an organized area in your home or studio to keep production smooth.

At Richland Sewing Center, our staff can guide you through selecting the machines and accessories that best align with your business goals, ensuring your investment supports your long-term growth.

Step 6: Believe in Your Craft and Take the Leap

Every embroidery business begins with a single stitch—and the courage to share your work with the world. The skills you’ve learned, the tools you’ve gathered, and the passion you’ve nurtured all come together when you decide to move from hobbyist to entrepreneur.

At Richland Sewing Center, we believe creativity has the power to change lives. Whether you’re sewing for neighbors in Colleyville, Southlake, Fort Worth, HEB, Arlington, North Richland Hills, or Wataga, or building an online shop, or dreaming of a full-time career, your embroidery journey is uniquely yours. With persistence, practice, and the right support, you can turn your love of embroidery into a thriving business that brings joy to both you and your customers.

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